short_name

Short name for the extension. If given, this will be used in contexts where the name field is too long. It's recommended that the short name should not exceed 12 characters. If the short name field is not included in manifest.json, then name will be used instead and may be truncated.

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Safe to Use

short_name is not safe to use.

It’s supported by 54% of global browsers.

Browsers

ChromeDec 11, 2008v1.0.0
26%╱100%
100% of Chrome users are running a supported version.
SafariSep 16, 2020v14.0.0
5%╱93%
There are no users of Safari running a supported version.
EdgeAug 2, 2016v14.0.0
5%╱100%
100% of Edge users are running a supported version.
FirefoxAug 2, 2016v48.0.0
3%╱100%
100% of Firefox users are running a supported version.

Version Breakdown

 
Agent
Support
Adoption
Chrome
Dec 11, 2008 v1.0.0
26%╱100%
100% of Chrome users are running a supported version.
Dec 11, 2008 – Latest
v1.0.0+
26%╱100%

Full Support

Edge
Aug 2, 2016 v14.0.0
5%╱100%
100% of Edge users are running a supported version.
Aug 2, 2016 – Latest
v14.0.0+
5%╱100%

Full Support

Firefox
Aug 2, 2016 v48.0.0
3%╱100%
100% of Firefox users are running a supported version.
Aug 2, 2016 – Latest
v48.0.0+
3%╱100%

Full Support

Firefox for Android
Aug 2, 2016 v48.0.0
Firefox for Android supports this feature.
Aug 2, 2016 – Latest
v48.0.0+

Full Support

Opera
Unknown v1.0.0
1%╱100%
100% of Opera users are running a supported version.
Unknown
v1.0.0+
1%╱100%

Full Support

Safari
Sep 16, 2020 v14.0.0
5%╱93%
There are no users of Safari running a supported version.
Sep 16, 2020 – Latest
v14.0.0+
5%╱93%

Full Support

Safari on iOS
Sep 20, 2021 v15.0.0
15%╱93%
There are no users of Safari on iOS running a supported version.
Sep 20, 2021 – Latest
v15.0.0+
15%╱93%

Full Support

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